23 But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him.
John 4:23
Q & A：
- Explain what worship means to you and what it means for the spirit man to be longing for God and to worship Him. What is the difference between the omnipresence of God and the manifested presence of God, by referring the scripture “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you”? (John 4:23; Jam 4:8a; Ps 42:1-2)
- What does worship in truth mean and as a worshipper, on what basis do you adore God for who He is? Explain how worship differs from praise and what it means to worship in spirit. (1 Cor 14:15)
- Knowing that when God created man, the primary purpose was so that man would worship Him, discuss how you could have a deep worship and a real encounter with God from your personal experience especially during corporate worship. (Ps 95:6; Ps 132:7)